For someone who works with video all the time or with photos, editing, it's kind of nice to have.

[Jonathan Morrioson]

Colors are popping, saturation is the number one word that comes to mind.

[Austin Evans]

So you have the thunderbolt 3. So you can charge the laptop over single cable which gets you extra usb-c port on the monitor.

[MKBHD]

So picture quality is A+.

[Austin Evans]

UltraFine looks awesome. It is just awesome.

LG UltraFine 5K Display

The Ultimate Mac Companion

Overview

With a stunning 5120x2880 resolution and P3 wide colour, the 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K Display brings your favourite photos and videos to life. So whether you’re watching a film or editing an image, this high-performance monitor delivers immaculate 5K resolution for even the most pixel-packed visuals.

A single Thunderbolt 3 cable (included) provides up to 85W of charging power to your MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. And three downstream USB-C ports (5 Gbps) offer additional connectivity and power to compatible devices and accessories.

Built-in stereo speakers, camera and microphone deliver a rich media experience. And with over 14.7 million pixels, you won’t miss a single detail of your next design layout, photo edit or FaceTime call.

Outstanding image quality

The LG UltraFine 5K Display features a 27-inch IPS panel, P3 wide colour and 500 cd/m² of brightness. And with over 14.7 million pixels — 77 per cent more than a typical 4K UHD display — the human eye can’t discern the individual pixels.

Perfect for photo and video editing, the UltraFine 5K Display gives you plenty of room for a multitude of tools and windows, while rendering incredibly lifelike images and razor-sharp text instantaneously.

Simplified user experience

Connect the UltraFine 5K Display to your MacBook Pro via an included Thunderbolt 3 cable, which supports 5K video, audio and data simultaneously — all while supplying up to 85W of charging power to your MacBook Pro. And with seamless macOS integration, you can control volume and brightness on your 5K display without the need for physical buttons.

Use the adjustable stand to create a personalised environment for work or play. Or disconnect the stand and mount the display on your preferred VESA arm using the provided VESA cover.

System Requirements

Operating System: macOS Sierra 10.12.1 or later

Connection: Thunderbolt 3–enabled Mac

Manufacturer Information

Part Number

Mfr. Part Number: 27MD5KA-B.AUSA

UPC or EAN No.: 719192606975

Warranty

Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple’s Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

It just works....not!

I have a MBP 15" late 2016 and thought that 2 of these monitors would make a perfect setup.
The monitor has a great resolution. This is definitely as good as
I have a MBP 15" late 2016 and thought that 2 of these monitors would make a perfect setup.
The monitor has a great resolution. This is definitely as good as I expected it to be.
Here comes the 'but'
Well .... it just doesn't work. Even after the latest macOS upgrade my MBP still crashes every time it tries to come back from sleep mode.
In addition to that the external USB keyboard attached to one of the monitors is not recognized after power is cut of and turned on again.
Solution here: unplugging the USB cable from the back of the monitor.
Also the sound output doesn't stay on the selected monitor but always switches back to the other one.
Overall a poor experience.
Very sad.....

Written by Bernd A from Wiesloch

25-Jan-2017

644 of 758 people found this useful

Is this review useful?It just works....not!

4.0 out of 5 stars

Almost, but not quite there yet.

To go with my new 13" TouchBar-enabled MacBook Pro, I decided on this new LG 5K display because... well, there's no other options in the 5K space for this lapto
To go with my new 13" TouchBar-enabled MacBook Pro, I decided on this new LG 5K display because... well, there's no other options in the 5K space for this laptop.
The screen shows up in a massive box, and once it's unpacked - it's obvious why. The 5K display is fully assembled, i.e. on its stand, out of the box. Yep, just take it out and plug it in.
1.) There's an Energy Star sticker stuck to the screen itself, which is bewildering. Removing it without making any smudges is all kinds of fun.
2.) Volume leveling is currently broken in OS X as of 10.12.3. The level set to one volume bar is too quiet, and set to two volume bars is too loud. Anything above that is preposterous. What on earth? SHIFT+OPTION+VOL. Adjustment = micro changes of the volume to at least temporarily alleviate the issue (you'll end up with the volume midway between one bar and two bars - good grief). Thank goodness for this micro adjustment, because how this issue made it past QC boggles my mind
3.) Brightness adjustment is laggy in response when you press the brightness keys on the keyboard. It does work, though, but lagged.
4.) Shutting down the system sometimes results in a giant cursor stuck on the screen, with a small cursor you can move around, but the system never shuts down. You then have to hold the power button down to shut off completely.
3.75 out of 5.
5.) Since this is an LG product and not an Apple one, a standard 1-year warranty applies, with no ability to get AppleCare, which is a real downer.
Overall, this is a lovely screen. You forget it's not aesthetically stunning like Apple's own displays - while using it, but there's certain to be a disconnect here in terms of just who is responsible for making sure the functionality is fully baked. Currently, it's not quite ready for primetime.

Written by William G from Seattle

25-Jan-2017

367 of 417 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Almost, but not quite there yet.

2.0 out of 5 stars

Great picture quality, broken sound level

I use the UltraFine 5k connected to a 2016 Macbook Pro 15". When selecting the monitor as sound output and adjusting the sound using an external keyboard or the
I use the UltraFine 5k connected to a 2016 Macbook Pro 15". When selecting the monitor as sound output and adjusting the sound using an external keyboard or the touch bar, the sound level is way too loud. Already at the second "bar" the volume is very high. I also use a USB headphone DAC/amp and it does not have the same problem. I contacted LG about this and only got boilerplate responses. Let's hope Apple takes notice.

Written by Bjørn Olav R from Oslo

25-Jan-2017

375 of 442 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Great picture quality, broken sound level

3.0 out of 5 stars

Not compatible with (almost) anything

It uses a non-standard Thunderbolt 3 port that carries two DisplayPort signals. This means it's not compatible with anything but a recent mac, and only when con
It uses a non-standard Thunderbolt 3 port that carries two DisplayPort signals. This means it's not compatible with anything but a recent mac, and only when connecting directly to it. There are no adapters out there to use this with eGPUs, for example.

Written by Matheus V from Corvallis

18-Nov-2018

Is this review useful?Not compatible with (almost) anything

5.0 out of 5 stars

Take the Poor Reviews With a Grain of Salt

This monitor is gorgeous! I have the newer 27MD5KB-B ("business line" model with the three year warranty, not purchased from Apple), and it works flawlessly wit
This monitor is gorgeous! I have the newer 27MD5KB-B ("business line" model with the three year warranty, not purchased from Apple), and it works flawlessly with my 13" 2018 TB Macbook Pro (Mojave 10.14.1). Connects reliably everytime, and the display resolution, brightness, contrast and quality is as good as the 5k iMac I have at home, with slightly less reflection. Speakers aren't quite as good as those in the Apple TB display this replaced, but they're fine for conference calls and music while working. The camera is very high resolution (1080) and works perfectly too. Keyboard volume and brightness controls work seamlessly on the monitor. Granted the aesthetics of the monitor aren't quite as cool as Apple's products, but it looks better in person than in pictures. It has a nice matte black finish and the bezels don't seem as big as you might think. This monitor may have had a tough start, but it's working great for me!

Written by David U from Denver

2-Nov-2018

9 of 13 people found this useful

Is this review useful?Take the Poor Reviews With a Grain of Salt

1.0 out of 5 stars

Don't buy it

Six weeks ago, I bought the top of the line 13in-MacBook Pro, a Blackmagic eGPU, and the LG UltraFine 5K Display. Two days ago, the monitor went blank, so I con
Six weeks ago, I bought the top of the line 13in-MacBook Pro, a Blackmagic eGPU, and the LG UltraFine 5K Display. Two days ago, the monitor went blank, so I contacted customer service. The call lasted over one hour, and we tried all possible combinations to fix the problem but eventually we gave up. After that I did a careful internet search and I was surprised by the large number of people having similar problems. I hope that I can fix the problem soon by going to the Apple store but I suggest that you avoid this pain.

Answer

Yes, I think so. I connect two to my 15” MacBook Pro, using 2 of the 4 ports. When I connect both to
Yes, I think so. I connect two to my 15” MacBook Pro, using 2 of the 4 ports. When I connect both to the same side, the MBP overheats, but when I connect one monitor to each side, no problem.

Answer

According to the LG.com website (US website) listing for this monitor, it does not use either of th
According to the LG.com website (US website) listing for this monitor, it does not use either of those words. It describes the surface treatment as "Anti Glare, 2H".

Answer

Yes it will work! I just used Windows through bootcamp on my macbook 12" to drive this display. Work
Yes it will work! I just used Windows through bootcamp on my macbook 12" to drive this display. Works without a problem You can control the display color, brightness and rotation through the Intel control panel on windows.